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Garden beet
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General Information
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Instruction By Steve Brigham Notes In coastal Southern California, you can grow Garden Beets nearly all year. Since beets grow fast, and it\'s important to harvest them before they get too old, it\'s best to plant smaller plantings every month so that you\'ll always have fresh beets ready to harvest. Sunset Zones - 1
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Plant Care Instruction
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January1. BuyBuy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.2. Sow SeedsSow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.3. FertilizeMix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.4. WaterKeep plants evenly moist during the growing season.5. MulchMulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.February1. BuyBuy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.2. Sow SeedsSow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.3. FertilizeMix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.4. WaterKeep plants evenly moist during the growing season.5. MulchMulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.6. HarvestBegin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).March1. BuyBuy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.2. Sow SeedsSow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.3. FertilizeMix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.4. WaterKeep plants evenly moist during the growing season.5. MulchMulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.6. HarvestBegin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).April1. BuyBuy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.2. Sow SeedsSow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.3. FertilizeMix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.4. WaterKeep plants evenly moist during the growing season.5. MulchMulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.6. HarvestBegin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).May1. BuyBuy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.2. Sow SeedsSow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.3. FertilizeMix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.4. WaterKeep plants evenly moist during the growing season.5. MulchMulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.6. HarvestBegin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).June1. BuyBuy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.2. Sow SeedsSow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.3. FertilizeMix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.4. WaterKeep plants evenly moist during the growing season.5. MulchMulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.6. HarvestBegin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).July1. BuyBuy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.2. Sow SeedsSow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.3. FertilizeMix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.4. WaterKeep plants evenly moist during the growing season.5. MulchMulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.6. HarvestBegin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).August1. BuyBuy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.2. Sow SeedsSow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.3. FertilizeMix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.4. WaterKeep plants evenly moist during the growing season.5. MulchMulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.6. HarvestBegin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).September1. BuyBuy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.2. Sow SeedsSow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.3. FertilizeMix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.4. WaterKeep plants evenly moist during the growing season.5. MulchMulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.6. HarvestBegin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).October1. WaterKeep plants evenly moist during the growing season.2. MulchMulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.3. HarvestBegin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).November1. WaterKeep plants evenly moist during the growing season.2. MulchMulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.3. HarvestBegin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).December1. WaterKeep plants evenly moist during the growing season.2. MulchMulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.3. HarvestBegin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger). -
Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
January
Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.
February
Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.
March
Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.
April
Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.
May
Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.
June
Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.
July
Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.
August
Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.
September
Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.
Sow Seeds
When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?
January
Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.
February
Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.
March
Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.
April
Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.
May
Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.
June
Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.
July
Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.
August
Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.
September
Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
January
Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.
February
Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.
March
Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.
April
Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.
May
Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.
June
Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.
July
Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.
August
Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.
September
Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
January
Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.
February
Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.
March
Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.
April
Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.
May
Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.
June
Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.
July
Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.
August
Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.
September
Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.
October
Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.
November
Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.
December
Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.
Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
January
Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.
February
Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.
March
Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.
April
Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.
May
Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.
June
Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.
July
Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.
August
Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.
September
Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.
October
Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.
November
Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.
December
Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.
Harvest
When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?
February
Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).
March
Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).
April
Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).
May
Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).
June
Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).
July
Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).
August
Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).
September
Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).
October
Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).
November
Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).
December
Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).